Chapter 49

DUKE

"How do you expect me to tell you anything when you almost choked me? How was I supposed to tell you that she was just a random girl I ran into in the clubhouse and who I danced with just to clear her mind after she told me about what an asshole her family is!" I cried, my heart breaking from seeing the hurt look in her eyes. Swear, I didn't want to hurt her. What am I even saying? I never hurt her, as this was such a misunderstanding. Although I knew I fucked up by leaving then as I did earlier, but back then they'd agree with me that I needed my sanity, and neither of them was offering me that.

There was no way I'd ever hurt Precious. I was attracted to her the very moment I laid my eyes on her. She was like a rainbow that drew me in, and I had always wanted more. I liked her, and the feeling has not gone away, and I doubt it ever would. At least I am glad about that.

My eyes glazed over her lovely face before they landed on her mouth. Gawd, I so wanted to cover her mouth wit